How to make a Sloe Gin Negroni with three twists on the classic equal parts cocktail.
Sloe Gin Negroni – Photo © Cocktails & Bars
Sloe gin is made by steeping sloe berries (the fruit of the blackthorn shrub) in gin with sugar for a long period of time which creates a tart and fruity spirit that adds richness and complexity to cocktails.
When it comes to making a Sloe Gin Negroni, a few options present themselves. One is to use sloe gin in place of London dry gin (or other dry gin) to create a lower ABV drink that makes a sessionable aperitif cocktail. Another is to use both sloe gin and dry gin in equal parts with sweet vermouth and Campari. The third is to substitute sloe gin for the sweet vermouth component. Each variation brings different flavours forward so it pays to experiment and find the one to your liking.
In these recipes, we’ve deviated from the norm of serving the drink an old fashioned glass and replaced it with a coupette and an ice sphere for more elegant sipping.
Whether you’re looking for a winter cocktail, an easy equal parts cocktail or even a Christmas cocktail recipe, the cocktail is a delicious twist on the classic.
Sloe Gin Negroni Recipe #1
Ingredients
- 30 ml sloe gin
- 30 ml sweet vermouth
- 30 ml Campari
Sloe Gin Negroni Recipe #2
Ingredients
- 20 ml dry gin
- 20 ml sloe gin
- 20 ml sweet vermouth
- 20 ml Campari
Recipe #3
Ingredients
- 45 ml dry gin
- 20 ml sloe gin
- 20 ml Campari
Glassware: coupette
Garnish: orange zest, ice sphere
Method
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir. Strain into a chilled coupette with an ice sphere. Express the orange zest over the drink, rub the zest on the rim of the glass and discard.
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